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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 33 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?
(a) His first wife.
(b) His chief eunuch.
(c) His son.
(d) Rustan.

2. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?
(a) Rome.
(b) Milan.
(c) Livorno.
(d) Paris.

3. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?
(a) He doesn't care about the rules.
(b) He doesn't know what pleases God.
(c) He follows them like a machine.
(d) He makes his own rules.

4. Who is trying to steal Zephis's slave?
(a) Rustan.
(b) The chief eunuch.
(c) Fatme.
(d) Zachi.

5. What does Usbek use letters 11 to 14 for?
(a) To answer Mirza's question.
(b) To complain about his travel condition.
(c) To ridicule his wife.
(d) To describe Baghdad to Rustan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek order the black eunuch to do?

2. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?

3. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?

4. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?

5. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?

(see the answer key)

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